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Follow Silvia and Twan smashing it at HYROX World Champs 🔥
June 26, 2025
Ever wondered how it feels to take part a HYROX? From early alarms to finish-line goosebumps, Sylvia Gambino and Twan Nieboer, two of our PUMA colleagues, share their full World Champs experience with us. Follow their day step by step — and feel the thrill like you’re there! 🥵
PUMA employees at the HYROX World Champs? You heard that right! At PUMA, it’s not only possible, it’s happening — and with serious success! Silvia and Twan both crushed the Pro Doubles at HYROX Worlds — and each walked away with a new personal best!
We could describe the vibe… but it’s better you feel it! Roll the tape! 🎬 Feel the race come alive! 🔥
To get the overall HYRO experience watch the full recap here.
From the early wake-up call to the start line and all the way to the finish — Sylvia and Twan take us through every thought and feeling along the way:
To get the overall HYRO experience watch the full recap here.
From the early wake-up call to the start line and all the way to the finish — Sylvia and Twan take us through every thought and feeling along the way:
Twan Nieboer
Sales Operations Manager (PUMA Benelux Leusden)
Silvia Gambino
Manager Racewear Graphic and Design (PUMA Italia, Torino)
Silvia @ HYROX WORLD CHAMPS
Twan @ HYROX WORLD CHAMPS
And what’s next?
As they say — after the race is before the race. When asked whether it’s time to recover or go straight to the next goal, both had the same clear answer: Straight to the next goal!! 🔥Silvia is heading to the Ironman in Nice, while Twan is jumping into his first CrossFit competition at the Change Games. 🥵
Thinking about trying HYROX yourself?
Maybe we sparked your interest? Silvia and Twan have some first-hand tips for anyone looking to dive in:Just sign up! Don’t overestimate HYROX. Just two years ago, I was a skinny guy who had never touched a weight. Now I’m competing with the best in the world. If I can make it to the World Championships, you can definitely crush your first HYROX!
Also – don’t train too hard. Focus on steady progress instead of going all-out every session. HYROX is more about endurance than strength, so build your engine slowly rather than just hitting high intensity all the time.
Twan Nieboer
Also – don’t train too hard. Focus on steady progress instead of going all-out every session. HYROX is more about endurance than strength, so build your engine slowly rather than just hitting high intensity all the time.
Twan Nieboer
Start running 🤪 You actually make up time on the 8K run!
Silvia Gambino
Silvia Gambino
Maybe next year, we’ll be writing about you! 🤪
Huge congrats to all our athletes – and a big thanks to Silvia and Twan for letting us be part of the ride! 🫶
Huge congrats to all our athletes – and a big thanks to Silvia and Twan for letting us be part of the ride! 🫶
PUMA ELITE 15 ATHLETES @ WORLD CHAMPS
The top 15 men and top 15 women worldwide during the season qualify for this division.
Tim Wenisch & Linda Meier
ABOUT HYROX
HYROX is a global fitness race that combines running with functional workouts — designed to test strength, endurance, and mental grit. Each race consists of 8 x 1 km runs, each followed by a different workout station (like sled pushes, burpee broad jumps, and rowing). You can compete individually, in doubles, or in a relay team of four. There are different divisions based on performance level.
A day in Silvia’s life
OUR NEWEST COLLECTION
Our Elite 15 athletes tore up the course in the latest AW25 kicks and custom race kits, while fans got first access to the all-new PUMA x HYROX collection.
HYROX
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